6. Grace’s identity is wrapped up so tightly in her career, and then later in her relationship with Ian, that she feels lost and hopeless when it seems like she’s lost both. What is the danger in placing our self-worth in the changeable? In what other things should we find our value?
7. At the beginning of the story, Grace hides her tattoos from Ian because they’re a reminder of all the things she wants to forget but can’t allow herself to forget. Near the end, she chooses a wedding dress that shows every last tattoo. How do you think this might be symbolic of their relationship?
8. Both Ian and Grace come away changed from their short reunion without knowing if they will get a chance at forever. Can you think of instances when other people have been used as instruments of change in your life, even if you didn’t see the reason behind it at the time?
About the Author
Carla Laureano is the author of the RITA® award-winning romance Five Days in Skye as well as the Celtic fantasy series The Song of Seare (as C. E. Laureano). A graduate of Pepperdine University, she worked as a sales and marketing executive for nearly a decade before leaving corporate life behind to write fiction full-time. She currently lives in Denver with her husband and two sons.
Photo by Amy Drown / Waverley Photography
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LCCN 2014957969
ISBN 978-1-4347-0822-9
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© 2015 by Carla Laureano
The Team: Ingrid Beck, Rachelle Gardner, Amy Konyndyk, Nick Lee, Tiffany Thomas, Jennifer Lonas, Karen Athen
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First edition 2015
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What people are saying about …
London Tides
"In London Tides, Carla Laureano shows how fear and grief can hold us captive—unable to love ourselves and others. Yes, Laureano has written a beautiful reconciliation romance, but she also delves into deeper themes of identity and acceptance. The character of Grace Brennan, in spite of her unconventional life, speaks to all of us.”
Beth K. Vogt, author of Somebody Like You
“Achieving an aching depth and a resounding trueness within a heated, yet baggage-ridden romance, author Carla Laureano has proven herself a storyteller who is not afraid to take her characters into the darkest regions of their own hearts. An excellent follow-up to Five Days in Skye, London Tides tugs and churns every emotion … right up until the lovely, hope-buoying end.”
Serena Chase, USA Today’s Happy Ever After blog
“At times lighthearted; at times heart wrenching. Laureano has penned a delightfully romantic tale about the importance of finding home. If readers weren’t already smitten with the MacDonald brothers, they will be after London Tides!”
Katie Ganshert, award-winning author of The Art of Losing Yourself
“Another captivating story! London Tides is as compelling and engaging as Laureano’s award-winning Five Days in Skye. It’s deliciously romantic and filled with tension, wonderful characters, and vivid scenery. A must-read this summer!”
Katherine Reay, author of Lizzy and Jane
“War photographer Grace Brennan is the kind of character I love to read about—she’s savvy, fearless, and damaged, yet is determined to carry on. Returning to London means making amends with Ian MacDonald, the fiancé she left behind, and author Carla Laureano knows how to make the most of their chemistry. But a chance at love for Grace also means facing the realities of PTSD, a subject Laureano handles with great sensitivity and care. Vividly written and deeply felt, London Tides will sweep readers away.”
Hillary Manton Lodge, author of A Table by the Window
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-One
Chapter Thirty-Two
Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Five
Chapter Thirty-Six
Chapter Thirty-Seven
AfterWords
Great Questions
About the Author
Cover
Extras